Return to Work Examinations. Before an employee returns to work after an absence that is the result of a Worker's Compensation injury or has been out 15 or more work days as a result of personal injury or illness, the employee must have a "Return to Work" authorization form completed by the employee's private physician or Worker's Compensation physician authorizing their return to work. The form must be presented to the employee's supervisor immediately upon returning to work. If medical issues arise upon their return to work, the employee may be required to see the Employee Medical Examiner who may make further determinations as to their "fitness for duty". After receiving the "Return to Work" authorization form, the employee's supervisor will forward this form to the County's Occupational Medical Services unit for inclusion in the employee's medical file. Notwithstanding the above requirements, an employee may be required to submit to a medical examination by the EME to determine fitness for duty.
Return to Work Examinations. Before an employee returns to work after an absence which is the result of a job related injury, illness or has been out 15 or more calendar days as a result of non-job related personal injury or illness the employee must report to Fire/Rescue Occupational Medical Services for a clearance to return to work medical examination.
